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HerbHedyotidis Diffusae Herba

白花蛇舌草

Bái Huā Shé Shé Cǎo

Oldenlandia

The dried whole plant of Hedyotis diffusa (Rubiaceae). Cold, bitter and sweet, entering the Stomach, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine channels. Clears heat, resolves toxicity, disperses masses, and drains dampness. A folk remedy for snakebite; in modern practice widely used as an adjunct in oncological support.

Actions · 功效

清热解毒Clear heat and resolve toxicity
消痈散结Reduce abscesses and dissipate nodulation
利湿通淋Drain dampness and free strangury

Indications · 主治

痈肿疮毒，咽喉肿痛Abscesses, toxic sores, and sore throat
毒蛇咬伤Venomous snakebite
湿热黄疸，小便淋沥Damp-heat jaundice and dribbling urination

Dosage · 用量

Per day · decoction · non-pregnant adult

15–60 g

Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.

Draft· 2026-04-16

Footnotes · 引用

[1]Guangxi Zhongyaozhi (Guangxi Medicinal Records)

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  author       = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
  title        = {Bái Huā Shé Shé Cǎo 白花蛇舌草 (Oldenlandia) — Hedyotidis Diffusae Herba},
  year         = {2026},
  howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
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  urldate      = {2026-04-16},
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